GSA Exports: Allen, Salcedo, Lopez, Fernandez and Zavaleta in final preparations for upcoming MLS season

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – Grande Sports Academy Exports is a feature in which we track the progress of former Grande Sports Academy players who are playing professionally. There are currently nine professional players in five different countries that have ties to the Grande Sports Academy. GSA Exports will track players who have been called up to national team duty and Real Salt Lake Reserve League matches.

In picture: Jordan Allen #7

NOTE: Nico Muñiz originally signed with RSL, and is without a team. Romain Gall has signed a youth contract with FC Lorient.

For a full run down on all the weekend’s action, check out the capsules below. Match recaps from: February 11th-18th

Preseason

Justen Glad, RSL-AZ U-16: Glad has been invited by Real Salt Lake to participate in the Desert Diamond Cup, which is being held in Tucson. First match on Wednesday, February 19th vs. New England Revolution at 6:00 PM and the second match on Saturday against Colorado Rapids at 3:30 PM.

Major League Soccer

Carlos Salcedo, D, Real Salt Lake: RSL will begin their final preparations for the upcoming MLS season by participating in the Desert Diamond Cup, which is being held in Tucson. The first match is on Wednesday, February 19th vs. New England Revolution at 6:00 PM and the second match on Saturday against Colorado Rapids at 3:30 PM.Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Benji Lopez, F, Real Salt Lake: RSL will begin their final preparations for the upcoming MLS season by participating in the Desert Diamond Cup, which is being held in Tucson. The first match is on Wednesday, February 19th vs. New England Revolution at 6:00 PM and the second match on Saturday against Colorado Rapids at 3:30 PM.Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Lalo Fernandez, GK, Real Salt Lake: RSL will begin their final preparations for the upcoming MLS season by participating in the Desert Diamond Cup, which is being held in Tucson. The first match is on Wednesday, February 19th vs. New England Revolution at 6:00 PM and the second match on Saturday against Colorado Rapids at 3:30 PM.Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Jordan Allen, M/D, Real Salt Lake: RSL will begin their final preparations for the upcoming MLS season by participating in the Desert Diamond Cup, which is being held in Tucson. The first match is on Wednesday, February 19th vs. New England Revolution at 6:00 PM and the second match on Saturday against Colorado Rapids at 3:30 PM.Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Eriq Zavaleta, F, Seattle Sounders: Seattle will begin preparations for the upcoming MLS season by participating in the Carolina Challenge Cup, which is being held in Charleston. The first match is on Saturday, February 22nd against Charleston Battery at 5:15 PM.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts